RF’s response to missile defense in Europe not new arms race - Rogozin

Russia’s response to the deployment of a missile defense in Europe should not be interpreted as the start of a new arms race

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MOSCOW, November 23 (Itar-Tass) —— Russia’s response to the deployment of a missile defense in Europe should not be interpreted as the start of a new arms race, Russia’s permanent envoy to NATO, Dmitry Rogozin, said on Wednesday.

“Our responses are asymmetrical and cost-saving and they will not require extra spending,” he said.

Rogozin added that Russia would continue consultations with NATO and the United States on missile defense issues as long as the point of no return has not been passed. In other words, up to the moment of the deployment of missile defense components in Europe, from where Russia’s strategic armaments would be monitored.